Google UK Job Opportunities

Position based in London, UK.

Partner Services and Operations is seeking a Technical Account Manager to successfully manage and support Google's services to newly engaged and existing European partners. This person is responsible for enabling the smooth partner transition from pre-sales to post-sales by ensuring timely deployments of Google's contracted services on partner sites. The Technical Account Manager is also the primary technical support contact for partners beyond the launch and will provide hands-on troubleshooting for all 24x7 escalations. This person will work in the Google's UK office and train at the Mountain View campus in the U.S. for at least three months.

Ideal candidates must have a proven track record of successfully deploying and supporting a large portfolio of partners. In addition, this person should possess good project management, presentation and technical troubleshooting skills. The candidate must respond to all requests in an orderly and timely manner. Additional requirements include:

• BA/BS Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience with Internet/software industry.
• Must speak and write fluent English and German.
• Solid computer applications skills as well as web programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience in XML, HTML, Internet protocols, as well as scripting languages.
• Basic UNIX/Linux systems administration knowledge.
• Ability to perform issues and risk management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience with project management tools.
• Must be a strong team player with high energy.
• Past experience as an Engineering Manager or a Technical Program Manager is a plus.

Please note only candidates with EU work authorization wll be considered.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include Technical Account Manager - UK in the subject of your email.

Position based in London, UK.

Google is looking for a highly dynamic, driven and revenue focused deal maker who has a strong interest and a proven track record in closing high value strategic syndication contracts. The successful candidate will have experience negotiating with senior level executives and technical managers across Europe, ideally with the leading ISP's, Portals and media sites.

You will need to thrive under pressure, coordinating across different business functions and time zones to meet agreed upon deadlines. The ideal candidate should be highly analytical and will have a good understanding of complex contract law and communicating with lawyers. This position will have responsibility for managing all aspects of the sales process from lead qualification through to service launch and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, structure, negotiate and close significant and complex relationships in our growing Websearch and Syndication team.
• Develop proposals and manage the process throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Forecast probability and timing of contract completion.
• Effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Sales Engineering, Marketing and Product teams.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent, MBA or JD preferred.
• 5+ years of strategic selling to Internet / High Tech companies across Europe.
• Strong knowledge of and exposure to the search and online media industry.
• Extremely partner-focused, proactive, effective within a team environment.
• Comfortable presenting to Google senior management.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, precise, detailed and very comfortable with numbers.
• Great communication and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, team environment.
• Fluency in English, additional fluency in French or German preferred.

Please note only candidates with EU work authorization wll be considered.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include Senior European Sales and Business Development Executive in the subject of your email.

Position available in London, UK.

Web Search and Syndication is a rapidly growing, complex, and constantly changing business for Google. Now with a significant number or major partner relations, Google requires an experienced professional to take responsibility in developing these relationships. The SPM must have a strong track record in developing major partnerships at both an operational and senior management level across the EU. The ideal candidate must also be fully familiar with the key drivers and developments under pinning the Internet advertising market both economically and with good technical understanding. The person in this role should have a strong analytical capabilities understanding, interpreting performance and develop strategies to maximize the relationship. The SPM will be required to understand how syndication partners contribute to the business from both a strategic and revenue standpoint.

Responsibilities:

• Develop large syndication partnerships from both a relationship and a revenue perspective. Report performance both internally and externally to customers to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Create efficient and robust processes to ensure a professional and effective support at high levels of partner satisfaction.
• Manage a small team of account managers and build world-class customer service-oriented organization.
• Proactively build and manage ongoing business communications and relationships with key strategic accounts.
• Develop business forecasts, negotiate contract renewal schedules, and opportunities "road map" for Web Search and Syndication business.
• Proactively seek new product and revenue opportunities across accounts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize and resource partner projects.

Candidate Capabilities:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in partner/customer facing position, strong customer communication skills.
• Excellent business and analytical skills.
• Matrix management.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional management and team-building skills.
• Strong understanding of complex technical products.
• Goal oriented.

Background:

• MBA or equivalent.
• Fluency in English and Spanish or Italian required.
• 10-15 years management experience with 6 years related partner or business development.
• Experience directly managing revenue.
• Internet experience.
• Strong applications experience (MS Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial modeling.
• Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively operate with high energy and flexibility in a fast paced constantly evolving team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross functionally with all levels of management within Google.
• Outstanding sales skills.
• Very experienced deal negotiator.

Please note only candidates with EU work authorization will be considered.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include European Senior Partnership Manager in the subject of your email.

Position based in London, UK. This is a temporary contract position.

Do words come easily to you? Do you have a knack for phrasing things "just right"? Are you too clever for your own good? Do you think you can write advertising copy? Google is looking for an excellent writer to "Maximize" the performance of campaigns that run on the Google site. You must be a careful reader and a persuasive, inventive writer. Most importantly: you must be an excellent communicator, sensitive to language, and comfortable composing in language on demand.

Google's advertising programme sells highly-targeted text ads that deliver performance up to 10 times the industry average for traditional banners. The Maximizers write and rewrite ad copy to improve performance. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential because the Maximizer works closely with our Sales team and works directly with clients to coordinate and execute creative optimisation of campaigns. The Maximizer must be analytical and creative and get results.

Responsibilities:

• Building relevant, researched keyword lists for campaigns.
• Categorising keywords into scalable ad groupings.
• Proactively monitoring and analysing performance of campaigns.
• Leading efforts to improve ad relevancy in your region.
• Suggesting ways to improve performance.
• Working closely with sales and client to implement suggestions.
• Moving fast on maximisation requests.
• Communicating effectively in meetings, through email, and during sales calls.

• University degree.
• Proven writing and communication excellence.
• Detail-oriented; ability to complete large volumes of work quickly.
• Significant problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong editing skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work cooperatively and proactively with staff inside and outside of the department.
• Proven track record of exceptional performance, high productivity and meeting deadlines.

Please note only candidates with EU work authorisation will be considered.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include Creative Maximizer - London in the subject of your email.

Position based in London, UK.

Google UK is looking for a highly dynamic and proficient individual with tremendous sales and people skills.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing solid relationships with clients and agencies, and will be responsible for being a senior member of the UK team – providing a strong level of support to the UK Head of Sales, and the revenue opportunities that are delegated. This individual is expected to be a team player, professional, and reliable. We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive in driving revenue, increasing the client base, and selling impeccably for Google. Responsibilities will ultimately involve reaching the target revenue goals in the UK, and also coaching more junior members of the team.

The candidate must be results-driven and committed to creating new business opportunities in a tight market. The candidate must also have a strong reputation within new media sales and demonstrate solid agency and direct client contacts. Travel is expected, as well as building relationships with all possible clients and agencies in the defined territory.

• Minimum 5 years sales experience.
• 2+ years Internet sales.
• Strong knowledge of the Search industry and Advertising Sales.
• University Degree.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include Account Manager - UK in the subject of your email.

Position based in London, UK.

Google UK is looking for a highly dynamic and proficient individual with tremendous sales and people skills. If you're looking for a high-adrenaline sales adventure, Google is the place for you! The ideal candidate has a proven record in developing solid clients and will be responsible for new business and converting incoming leads to revenue within the defined sales region – providing a strong level of support for the Key Account Managers and the revenue opportunities that are delegated. Responsibilities also include reaching the target revenue goals in the defined region. This position is expected to be a professional, reliable, team oriented member of the regional team and the national sales team. We're looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive in driving revenue, increasing client base, and selling for Google. You must be results-driven and committed to creating new business opportunities in a tight market.

• BA Hons degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years sales experience.
• Solid telesales/media background.
• Strong knowledge of the Search industry and Advertising Sales.

Send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume to jobs@google.com. Please include Account Executive - UK in the subject of your email.